Top Russia Budget Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 46 most popular Russia Budget Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 18 tour companies. 2 reviews.

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Premium Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Almaty, Bishkek, Kazakhstan

Highlights

  • Head off the tourist track and see some incredible natural landscapes – on this trip, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon (nicknamed the little brother of the Grand Canyon), Jety Oguz, Skazka Canyon and Lake Isky-Kul.
  • Soak up some of the layered history and diverse architecture of two former Silk Route cities – Almaty in Kazakhstan and Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.
  • Spend a memorable night in a comfortable yurt camp for an authentic local experience. You’ll have dinner around the campfire with the locals and wake up in the morning beside Lake Issyk-Kul – the second largest alpine lake in the world!
  • Meet local artisans keeping traditional craftsmanship alive – meet with a local yurt maker and learn how they make these tents without electric tools, see how felt rugs are made and visit a leather workshop.
  • Feast on delicious local cuisine with visits to a family-owned winery in Almaty, a family home of local Dungan people for dinner and a traditional lunch in a remote Kyzyl Tuu Village.

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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Scandinavia & Baltic Circuit
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Riga, Scandinavia, Stockholm, Tallinn, Vilnius, Warsaw

Highlights

  • Join a local guide and cafe-hop your way around Alingsas, a town known as the Capital of Fika (Swedish cafe and food culture). Learn of the local love affair with coffee, discover the story behind the cafe culture and, of course, treat your tastebuds to sweet Swedish delicacies.
  • Take a ferry to Vrango Island, a stunning fishing town in the Gothenburg Archipelago, and discover this rocky nature haven by kayak (summer months only).
  • Aukstaitija National Park offers unique opportunities for both action and relaxation. Kayak across pristine lakes, indulge in home-cooked meals or cleanse yourself in a traditional sauna.
  • Norway's fjords feature some of the most stunning scenery on Earth. Cruise past waterfalls and snow-capped peaks through the narrow Naeroyfjord.
  • Follow your local guide along the narrow, winding roads through genuine villages, past the typical red painted cottages and explore unique sights around Siljan lake rural settlements. You'll even get a chance to meet and mingle with the locals living in these villages.
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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Northern Lights
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They help your create a customized trip fit for you in over 50 countries.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • A fully tailor-made program according to your interest;
  • Your professional local guides and drivers;
  • Touch history in the red-walled Kremlin of Moscow and cobblestone Red Square with your experienced guide in the capital of Russia;
  • Take part in a cooking class of the authentic Russian borsch, traditional pelmeni (dumplings) and thin blini pancakes;
  • Feel as a true Russian on a troyka ride around the scenic winter park, followed by a vodka tasting in the Vodka museum;
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

""Our journey with Firebird Tours to Japan was a remarkable experience that unfolded over 11 days. Initially unfamiliar with the company, we were fortunate to work with Alessandra Scola, who patiently guided us through the booking process. Looking back, choosing Firebird was undoubtedly the best decision we could have made. The tour's logistics were impeccably managed. At every stage of our trip, seamless transportation was provided - whether picking us up from airports, train stations, or transferring us to our hotels. Each day featured a dedicated personal guide who expertly navigated us through different locations and cities. Their digital infrastructure was equally impressive. The tour app was user-friendly and intuitive, making navigation and information access a breeze. More importantly, their customer support was exceptional and consistently attentive. Several instances highlighted their outstanding service: When our flight was delayed, they proactively sent a text message confirming they would still be waiting for us. During a minor navigation mix-up at a train station, they promptly reached out via text to ensure our well-being and help us reconnect with our driver. After we had to cancel a bicycle tour due to a previous day's accident, they followed up compassionately, even offering additional support and expressing concern about our situation. From start to finish, our trip was flawless. Firebird Tours demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to customer service that truly elevated our travel experience. They didn't just meet expectations - they exceeded them in every possible way.""

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Moscow Ulan-Bator and Beijing Trans-Siberian Railway Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The ultimate train journey that covers 2 continents, 7 time zones and countless views of mountain, lake and steppe scenery.
  • For travelers seeking for luxurious experience, there is option of the outstanding Golden Eagles services of the train.
  • Meet people of different cultures and countries in a train can be the most interesting things ever in a journey.
  • Visit Moscow for the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, extraordinary metro system and Bolshoi Ballet.
  • Visit Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, the oldest, deepest and one of the largest lakes in the world.
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Cycling & Biking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography, National Parks, Climbing & Mountaineering, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Baltic Highlights
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4.2/5 Great
10 reviews
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the World Heritage City of Bath with its beautiful Georgian architecture, Roman history and stunning scenery.
  • Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Royal residence of Windsor Castle followed by free time to explore the historic town of Windsor.
  • Learn about the history of the lighthouses of Skagen and its beautiful surroundings.
  • Visit Voergaard Castle, the Buried Church and Bangsbo Manor for a Danish Pastry.
  • Enjoy a relaxing boat trip passing many of St Petersburg's landmarks, before visiting the delightful Yusupov Palace.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Clean and elegantly decorated ship, not gaudy like another cruise ship I have been on. I got a beautiful room with a balcony. The choice of foods was wonderful. I really enjoyed the shows and the music and the sightseeing."

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Tokyo To Seward (Anchorage)
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo by Silver Shadow
  • Discover economic, social and cultural centre of Kushiro
  • Visit to city of Unalaska
  • Explore Alaska
  • Explore Seward and its beautiful nature

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Silversea on our Alaska cruise was just perfect. The sites, service, and overall feel were great. I will say, the food was somewhat lacking in my opinion, but the overall experience was spectacular."

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Russia Siberia Yamal Peninsula Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The most exciting off-the-beaten-track tour of Russia;
  • Following the footsteps of Russia's indigenous reindeer-herding Nenets, enter the Yamal Peninsula, a stretch of peatland that extends from northern Siberia into the Kara Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. This off-beaten track tour offers four days living with Nenets, the tribe of nomadic reindeer herders for centuries.
  • Visit St. Petersburg, one of Europe’s finest and most dazzling cities.
  • Moscow, The Russian capital

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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St Petersburg weekend break
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Russia Budget Trips & Packages Reviews

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Connie

Dec 2018

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My family traveled to Norway

My family traveled to Norway to see the Northern Lights with Firebird. All of the plans that they made worked out so well; they were very easy to communicate with, a...

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Jan 2016

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Thank you, I had a totally georgeous time in Russia! I really appreciate your service and have already recommended your agency to friends. For anyone who is having ...

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